MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repair
vehicle has been lowered front and back
Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repair
vehicle has been lowered front and rear
Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welded repair
vehicle has been lowered front and rear
NSR wheel repaired by welding
Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated
Vehicle has stretched tyres fitted all round
tyre stretch all round
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
tyre stretch all round
tyres stretch fitted to all road wheels
Exhaust Hangers Deteriorated
Exhaust Hangers Deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGD 780S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGD 780S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BGD 780S?
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What year was BGD 780S registered?
BGD 780S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is BGD 780S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGD 780S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BGD 780S have outstanding finance?
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